Archive for February, 2013

Halle Berry, Oprah Winfrey, Sharon Stone – you’ve seen them on television and on the big screen, but did you know that before their acting careers, these ladies were beauty pageant contestants? You may have known about those three actresses, but here are some surprising pageant princesses you may not know about.

Known for her roles in films like One Million B.C., the 1973 rendition of The Three Musketeers, and Legally Blonde, Raquel Welch has made quite the name for herself. Did you know this acting beauty was also a beauty pageant contestant?

Kathie Lee Gifford’s acting career includes roles on many popular television shows and films, such as The First Wives Club, Touched by An Angel and her morning talk show, Live with Regis and Kathie Lee. Before her rise to stardom, Gifford was a pageantry queen.

Pageant Titles: Maryland’s Junior Miss; and she went on to represent Maryland in America’s Junior Miss Pageant.

Lynda Carter may have played Wonder Woman in The New Adventures of Wonder Woman, but her most elegant role was being a pageant queen.

Pageant Titles& Achievements: Miss World USA 1972 and Carter reached the semi-finals in the 1972 Miss World pageant.

Do you know of someone famous who is also a pageant queen or contestant? Let us know with a comment!

Throughout the years we’ve come to pick up on some tips and tricks from the wonderful world of beauty pageants. There’s so much more to pageants than just standing on stage and looking pretty!

Be sincerely polite and nice to everyone. It’s not difficult to tell when someone isn’t being sincere. Although you’re competing against most of the girls you’ll be interacting with, it’s still important to be nice to them. Everything you do or say can get back to the judges.

Don’t compare yourself to the competition. If you do, you’ll either go crazy or you’ll become discouraged after picking out all of your faults. What you see as a fault others may see as strength.

You’re not the only nervous contestant. In fact, we guarantee that nearly every contestant is going through the same things you are and they’re all nervous too.

Choose a well-fitting pageant dress. We know you’ve heard it before, but appearance is a major part of a beauty pageant. Make sure you have your dress fitted so it’s sized correctly and looks perfect on you.

Smile. A smile is your most important accessory!

Looking for more pageant tips and tricks? Visit PageantDesigns.com to learn more about the wonderful world of beauty pageants.

One of the most important parts of a beauty pageant is the pageant interview. During your interview you’ll be able to talk one on one with the judges and voice your opinion on important topics and current events. Looking your best is one key to acing your pageant interview. Dressing well increases you confidence and elicits an encouraging response from the judges and audience. A first impression is a lasting one, and our beauty pageant experts at Pageant Designs are here to help you make the best first impression with some helpful tips.

Searching for the perfect dress for your pageant princess? The pageant world is all about glitz, glamour and looking your best to win the crown. If you’re looking for some inspiration you’ll find some the glitz pageant dresses we found on Pinterest absolutely pinteresting!She’ll surely be crowned grand supreme when she’s wearing one this elegant floor length organza Perfect Angels pageant dress! Featuring a beaded bodice and a ruched waist with a decorative brooch in the center, this stunning dress is available in turquoise, lime and pink.

Stun the judges speechless with this amazing pageant dress from Ritzee Originals. Available in white and turquoise, this shimmering dress is decorated with crystal rhinestones and features an elegant beaded halter neckline.

She’ll work her way into the judge’s hearts with her adorable smile and this cupcake short ruffled skirt. Available in fuchsia, turquoise and white, and decorated with embroidered beading, what’s not to love about this girls pageant dress?

Make a statement as you walk across the stage in this fitted peacock pageant dress from Alyce Designs. Mermaids styled gowns are elegant, and the beautiful peacock design will surely make you the talk of the pageant.